OBITUARY

William R. Moore

March 17, 1928 – March 1, 2014

William Robert Moore, age 85, of Bartonville, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Heddington Oaks in Peoria.

William was born on March 17, 1928 in Peoria to Riley and Frances (Clawson) Moore. He married Alice M. Rosinski on February 24, 1951 in Bartonville.

William is survived by his wife of 63 years, Alice; his son, Michael (Patricia) Moore of Bartonville, IL; his daughter, Pamela (Mark) Bedwell of Elmwood, IL; his grandchildren, Andy Hillis, Christopher Moore and Jamie Moore, Jennifer Givnes, Jarid Bedwell and Jessie Bedwell; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister, Beverly (Amos) Turman of Decatur, IL; and one brother, Ronnie (Barbara) Moore of Rock Hills, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother and one sister.

William served in the United States Navy on the USS Spokane. He then worked for Caterpillar for 34 years retiring in 1982. After his retirement, William worked for Hertz Rental at the Peoria International Airport until 2009. William enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling to Minnesota. He dearly loved his beautiful bride and his family.

Services will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at 11am at the Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel with the visitation beginning at 9:30am at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be at Springdale Cemetery in Peoria. Memorials may be made to the American Stroke Association. Online condolences may be made through www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com

REMEMBERING

William R. Moore

I remember his kindness when I was young and going to school with Pam. Prayers to the whole familyMauri McGath Nace

March 11, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss you are in my prays.Kathy (Wileman)& Rick Draving

March 4, 2014

Grandpa, I love you and will miss you everyday, we had a special bond even though I was not there for alot of my life. You are and always will be my favorite grandpa, tell muffy I said hello! When we meet up again I would like to have another dance with you..I love you grandpa and always will..

Jenny

Pamela Bedwell

March 4, 2014

Daddy I will miss you forever you were the Love of my life. You always said I was your Angel but now you are mine. My God keep you in his hands and take care of you until I see you again. I Love you Daddy. Pam

American Stroke Association

March 4, 2014

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

candy smith(place)

March 3, 2014

To the Moore Family. I just wanted to say I am sorry to hear the loss of your Father. I did not know this man personally but I did go to High School with his children Mike and Pam. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family.

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